Rachel Iacovone

Rachel Iacovone is a reporter and associate producer of Gulf Coast Live for WGCU News. Rachel came to WGCU as an intern in 2016, during the presidential race. She went on to cover Florida Gulf Coast University students at President Donald Trump's inauguration on Capitol Hill and Southwest Floridians in attendance at the following day's Women's March on Washington.

We're now more than halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month, which extends from September 15th through October 15th.

So, in honor of those of Hispanic heritage here in Southwest Florida, WGCU is featuring local Latinos from across the region — from all sorts of professions, genders and backgrounds. Today, you'll hear from a Lee County librarian.

We're now more than halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month, which extends from September 15th through October 15th.So, in honor of those of Hispanic heritage here in Southwest Florida, WGCU is featuring local Latinos from across the region — from all sorts of professions, genders and backgrounds.

Today, you'll hear from the associate professor of social work at Florida Gulf Coast University.

We're now more than halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month, which extends from September 15th through October 15th.So, in honor of those of Hispanic heritage here in Southwest Florida, WGCU is featuring local Latinos from across the region — from all sorts of professions, genders and backgrounds.

Today, you'll hear the story of a woman whose childhood led her to her career in law enforcement.

We are now more than halfway through National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. In recognition of those of Hispanic heritage here in Southwest Florida, WGCU reporters Rachel Iacovone and Andrea Perdomo are featuring the voices and perspectives of local Latinos from across the region from all sorts of professions, genders and backgrounds. We’ll get a sneak preview of the weeklong series, airing weekdays at 8:45 a.m. during Morning Edition and at 5:45 p.m. during All Things Considered.

Diversity has been a well-advertised goal of institutions of higher education for decades. But, as a recent study from a Florida Gulf Coast University professor finds, it’s a certain kind of diversity they’re after.

For those opposed to affirmative action, the question of race in college applications may seem pointless — or anti-white even — but there’s evidence to show that, while institutions of higher education say they want diversity, it’s a certain kind they’re after.

Exactly a week before the peak of hurricane season – and the year anniversary of Hurricane Irma making landfall in Florida – Tropical Storm Gordon swept through Southwest Florida almost as quickly as it formed.